Prune back branches to about 1/2cm (1/4") above the second bud above graft (approximately 10-15cm 4"-6").

Single or multi – stemmed roses will produce equally well if pruned hard at planting time.

Thoroughly water twice weekly for the first month then once weekly.
Make allowances for any HEAVY rainfall.

How is a rose grown?

The Rose Company supplies both one and two year old plants to the Australian rose market. Both our one and two year old roses begin their growing life as rootstock. Rootstock becomes the foundation for grafted rose buds that are usually of a less hardy variety. Rootstock improves the health of the rose as rootstocks tend to be extremely vigorous in growing nature. This means plants perform better as they become more disease resistant and the characteristics of the rose tend to be accentuated, for example, more blooms or perfume.

Roses should be grafted onto the rootstock that is best suited for localised growing conditions. We have found that Dr Huey rootstock produces superior growing results as it has a longer budding season, it is easier to propagate and it adapts well to different soil types. Below we have tabled the growing cycle for both one and two year old roses.